Pulisic ruled out of Milan vs. Atalanta: Last chance for Leao

TL;DR

Christian Pulisic will miss AC Milan's match against Atalanta, providing Rafael Leao a final opportunity to shine. Coach Massimiliano Allegri is expected to make significant changes to the starting lineup following a recent defeat.

Key points

Pulisic ruled out of Milan vs. Atalanta
Leao gets a last chance to impress
Allegri expected to make personnel changes
Milan coming off a 2-0 defeat against Sassuolo

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Pulisic ruled out of Milan vs. Atalanta: Last chance for Leao

Pre-match reports indicate that Christian Pulisic will not be involved in Milan’s upcoming Serie A clash with Atalanta on Sunday evening, which likely means a last chance for Rafael Leao to impress.

Pulisic out, Leao in for Milan vs. Atalanta

Massimiliano Allegri is expected to make several personnel changes to his Milan side for Sunday’s game against Atalanta following a disappointing 2-0 defeat against Sassuolo last weekend. Sunday’s newspapers claimed that the coach would change both of his starting centre-forwards, replacing Leao and Christopher Nkunku with Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez.

However, according to updates from Gianluca Di Marzio, Pulisic reported an issue with his gluteal muscles in the final session before the Atalanta game, and it is now expected that he will be left out of the matchday squad on Sunday.

The extent of the damage remains to be seen. Further updates are expected in due course.

Q&A

Why is Pulisic not playing in the Milan vs. Atalanta match?

Christian Pulisic has been ruled out due to injury, missing the Serie A clash against Atalanta.

What does Pulisic's absence mean for Rafael Leao?

Pulisic's absence gives Rafael Leao a last chance to impress in the starting lineup for the match against Atalanta.

What changes is Allegri expected to make for the match against Atalanta?

Massimiliano Allegri is likely to change both starting centre-forwards, replacing Leao and Nkunku with Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez.